In the auto body shop, after Agent Ramsey threatens to take Ron into police custody, Ron agrees to talk – but not to Ramsey!

As Ramsey whispers threats into Ron’s ear, Michael arrives and demands to know why Ron lied to him regarding Marcie! After Ron claims not to know where Marcie is now, he demands to talk to Michael in private. Once alone, Ron silently admits to Michael that Marcie and Tommy are okay…Though Michael wants more details, Ron doesn’t divulge any more information but listens on as Michael explains why he didn’t tell Marcie about Tommy’s paternity. Just as Michael informs Ron that they can’t allow Ramsey to find Marcie, the FBI agent appears, instructs his officers to take Ron away then questions Michael, “Obstructing justice is a crime. So, what did he say?” After Michael denies finding anything out from Ron, Ramsey warns he’ll find Michael’s wife – and stop her!

Dressed in disguise, Ron warns Marcie that if she goes through with her plan, Marcie Walsh McBain will no longer exist. After Ron hands Marcie some passports, he instructs her with, “You and Tommy are now Penny and Aaron Shaw.” Later, with Marcie in full disguise, Ron gives her some money and insists that she never try to pay him back once she makes it out of the country. Handing Marcie an envelope, one she’s to open when she gets faraway from here, Ron and Marcie finally say a tearful goodbye.

Later, still at the auto body shop, the door is kicked in and Ron is asked to freeze by Agent Ramsey! After Lee’s men come up empty in their search, Lee puts Ron under arrest!

From Ron’s couch, Marcie watches the news and learns that the FBI is now on her tail – and that she’s at risk of being indicted when captured! After Roxy appears onscreen, and kicks the reporter out of her hotel, Ron turns off his TV and begs Marcie to go home to Michael. Although Ron reminds Marcie she’s taking Tommy away from Michael too, Marcie doesn’t care about anyone but Tommy then says, “I don’t care about Michael anymore!”

Back in Michael’s apartment, in front of the cameras, Michael reaches out to Marcie and says, “Marcie, wherever you are… I love you.” As Michael pleads his love to his wife, Marcie watches on from Ron’s couch but shakes her head no when Michael begs her to, “Save us, Marcie. You’re the only one who can.” Despite Michael’s plea, Marcie asks Ron to help her and Tommy disappear…

Just as Marcie tells Ron she refuses to go home and turn her son over to Todd Manning, Todd shows up at the door and tells Ron, “I’m here to pick up my son.” As Ron denies Marcie’s presence, Marcie listens on as Todd refuses to leave until he looks around himself! After Ron slams the door on Todd, Todd nods to his accomplices, then follows them into Ron’s apartment. While the two hired hands are holding Ron by the throat, Todd demands his cronies to, “Search the place!” With Marcie and Tommy hiding out in the closet, Ron eyes a toy of Tommy’s on the couch! After Ron hides the toy, Todd’s men assure Todd that there’s no trace of Marcie or Tommy there. With one last look, reluctantly, Todd leaves…

Once the coast is clear, Ron reminds Marcie that it’s not safe there then says, “You have to go home.” When their father calls, Ron doesn’t tell him that Marcie is there then asks Marcie, “Are you really prepared to say good-bye to all the people who love you – forever?” Again, in tears, Marcie refuses to return to Llanview.

In New Jersey, Marcie’s brother Ron warns that if Marcie doesn’t go back to Michael, he’s going to call Michael himself and tell him where she is! Although Ron tries to get Marcie to do the right thing, and reminds her she’s committing a crime, Marcie refuses and says, “I’m never going back there!” Just then, the phone rings with a Llanview area code on the caller ID! When Ron picks up, he lies to Michael and claims he hasn’t seen Marcie – but will call should she show up. However, after he hangs up, Ron once again begs his sister to turn herself in to which Marcie replies, “I will not turn my son into Todd Manning.” Sadly, Ron and Marcie realize if she goes on the run they may never see each other again. After Marcie begs for Ron’s help, Ron reluctantly agrees to hide her out…